What are the indications for intragastric balloon?

Intragastric balloon is a non surgical intervention for weight loss in people with moderate to severe obesity. It is indicated in the following groups of people

1. BMI more than 27 kg/m2 but less than 35 kg/m2
2. People who want to undergo weight loss but are not willing for surgery
3. People who don’t want any permanent change in their body
4. People in whom surgery is contraindicated because of serious medical conditions or excessive risk
5. As a bridge procedure in people with severe obesity to decrease the surgical risk
6. Obese Adolescents and young adults especially unmarried females to avoid stigma of surgery